Metra

CTA/Metra Combination

Residents of Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Ravenswood, and other nearby neighborhoods who commute north to Evanston should consider a CTA/Metra combination. For many commuters, this combination alternative is faster than the Purple Line Express because of the reliability of the Metra trains.

Take the CTA to the Metra's Ravenswood or Clybourn Stations

Take the Brown Line to the Western Avenue Station. Walk approximately 8 blocks east to the Metra Ravenswood Station. The Ravenswood Metra Station can also be easily reached via the CTA #50 Damen Avenue bus or the #8 Ashland Avenue bus.

Alternatively, the Clybourn Metra station may be closer for some commuters and is accessible via the #8 Ashland bus.